Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

I Am Invisible Covert and In Charge

Eyes think they see me.
They see nothing.
No one.
Some think they do.
I smirk at their ridiculousness.
I am invisible.


Ears think they hear me.
They do, but they do not get it.
My meaning is known only to me
Because what I really mean is held silent.
I cover up the real words,
Not trusting them. 
I am covert. 

Hand reaches out to shake mine.
I yell “Six feet!” 
Pretending to be someone I am not
So they will not be able to get close.
I keep them away.
I am in charge.

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L Milton Hankins March 19, 2021 at 9:53 AM Yep, I know this feeling. We are finally learning how to distance ourselves...and I think appropriately. Nothing is more uncomfortable than someone standing too closely. At a party, I often try to make myself invisible. Yep, I know this feeling! Caren Krutsinger March 19, 2021 at 7:52 PM I have not been in a store for over 14 months.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 19, 2021 at 1:31 AM - We have learned a lot about keeping our distance in the last year ... and many in society become invisible, Caran - A great poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Caren Krutsinger March 19, 2021 at 7:52 PM Thanks Anne Lise